I have a problem with my trunk - cant open it!!!

2006 coupe.

I tried the trunk release switch and flipped the on/ off switch located in the glove box. - can't open it

I also can't use the button outside the car with the doors unlocked and can't open it using the keyfob button.

I was dynomatting the trunk lid yesterday and think that I might have disconnected the cable somehow.

The release for the rear seats is located in the trunk! so I can't crawl in throught the car and pull the manual release cable.

Is there any way of putting the rear seat down and getting into the trunk from inside the car???? or is there any other way to get the trunk open???

I know it was very stupid of me but any help is greatly appreciated!!!!!
thanks in advance!

 

Reach between the the rear center console and seat back there is a red strap pull on it to lower the seats.

 

Oh, I can't believe the folks at Infiniti Road Side Assitance didn't know about the red strap. Can you believe this? I called them to ask them to open my door, since I locked my keys in the trunk. So, they said they will send out a tow truck, to TOW me to a dealer. I said "What the hell? Just send them here and open the door". They replied that once we trigger the alarm, all buttons will not work, including the trunk button. I told them that I knew that but there was a red strap that I can pull to open the trunk.
they said there is no such thing and will not open the doors but only to tow the car to the nearest dealer. Sheesh. I opened it myself. I swear...

 

Oh what the hell? lol, I didnt know about that strap! Nice

 

me neither

 

i knew!!

 

Good! Then use that red strap and try out the back seat/trunk possition and give a detailed review! lol!

 

red strap... wow
good to know, even tho it be hard to fit in there :-p

 

haha will do.. i'll try it out this weekend when i get back from school

 

WORKED!!! Thanks everybody..... I love forums

 

do u have a pic of the red strap?...i got locked out of my trunk once and had to wait for a spare key

 

never knew about it either

 

I can take a pick if you really need it. But if you reach your hand under the rear seatback in the middle ( between the 2 seats) you will feel a string. You can pull it out - there is just enough slack for it to come out a bit so it is visible. Then PULL and magic.

Yea... I ended up cutting 1 wire and partially cutting 3 other wires that go to the lock. Took about 10 minutes to reconnect and tape up the other wires. Trunk works great now. Thanks everyone!!!